109 Companies That Have Left California for Texas
Research by Buildremote
Since 2020, at least 109 companies have relocated from California to Texas. Below, we profile 44 of them — including when they moved, how many employees were affected, and what drove the decision.
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OriginClear
Moved to: TexasWhen: 4/21/2020Employees: 10
“We have enjoyed our stay at the La Kretz Campus of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator complex, including its extraordinary prototyping resources and its dedicated team,” Riggs Eckelberry, OriginClear’s chief…”
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Airbrake
Moved to: TexasWhen: 4/1/2020Employees: 10
“San Francisco-based software company Airbrake has closed on an $11 million funding round and says it is in the middle of establishing its headquarters in Austin.”
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Blue Box Air
Moved to: TexasWhen: 3/17/2020Employees: 30
“But more fitting research—especially with the news that Blue Box Air is headed to Deep Ellum from California—is the fact that tech firms are moving, and being started, in the…”
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SignEasy
Moved to: TexasWhen: 2/11/2020Employees: 70
“SignEasy, which provides digital signature technology, moved its home base to San Francisco last year.”
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Finical
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/28/2020Employees: 30
“The new office will allow employees to engage with each other easier and solve problems more efficiently in an effort to enhance the overall customer experience," said Aaron Nasseh, Chief…”
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QuestionPro
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/21/2020Employees: 450
“Bhaskaran said Austin’s cost of living makes it easier to scale up and hire talent. Austin’s talent pool, and the ability to attract people who live outside of Texas were…”
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Incora
Moved to: TexasWhen: 9/15/2020Employees: 1,500
“Texas has cultivated a strong economic climate with low taxes, reasonable regulations and a high-caliber workforce, which allows companies like Wesco to innovate and prosper,” said a statement from Abbott.…”
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Slync.io
Moved to: TexasWhen: 9/14/2020Employees: 10
“In realizing how well the team worked remotely, we seized on an opportunity to get out of a state and a city, frankly, that does everything to shove businesses away…”
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DZS (Dasan Zhone Solutions)
Moved to: TexasWhen: 8/3/2020Employees: 690
“In addition to the strong pool of communications and software engineering talent in the Dallas area, officials said the move would lower the company’s fixed costs and provide good access…”
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AgencyKPI
Moved to: TexasWhen: 7/1/2020Employees: 20
“Two Austin-based startups, one that moved its headquarters to the Texas capital from Los Angeles about three months ago, have disclosed early funding rounds in recent days”
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The Joe Rogan Experience
Moved to: TexasWhen: 7/1/2020Employees: 3
“Everything's shut down': Joe Rogan fled California in 2020 after a single visit to Texas”
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KVP International
Moved to: TexasWhen: 6/17/2020Employees: 50
“KVP International will move into a 120,000-square-foot warehouse at 5801 Corporate Drive, McKinney, sometime in October, McKinney Economic Development Corp. officials confirmed June 17. The company is currently based in…”
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FileTrail
Moved to: TexasWhen: 6/16/2020Employees: 50
“FileTrail’s new headquarters is in the up-and-coming area of East Austin. The company is leasing a space twice the size of its previous office in San Jose, California, FileTrail’s home…”
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Sonim Technologies
Moved to: TexasWhen: 6/3/2020Employees: 280
“It has moved its HQ to Austin from California and cut jobs as part of cost-saving measures designed to put the company 'on a path to growth and profitability.”
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Oracle
Moved to: TexasWhen: 12/11/2020Employees: 196,710
“Oracle is implementing a more flexible employee work location policy and has changed its Corporate Headquarters from Redwood City, California to Austin, Texas. We believe these moves best position Oracle…”
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Regroup Mass Notification
Moved to: TexasWhen: 12/8/2020Employees: 110
“Our decision to move Regroup’s headquarters marks an important milestone in our company,” said Chris Utah, COO of Regroup. “Texas provides a fertile business environment to grow and be supported…”
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Moved to: TexasWhen: 12/1/2020Employees: 73,220
“As we look to the future, our business needs, opportunities for cost savings, and team members’ preferences about the future of work, we have made the decision to relocate HPE’s…”
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Optimal Elite Management LLC
Moved to: TexasWhen: 12/1/2020Employees: 50
“LED sign manufacturer Optimal Elite Management LLC has purchased a 63,000-square-foot office and warehouse in Grand Prairie as it proceeds with plans to move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles…”
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SmartDraw Software
Moved to: TexasWhen: 11/16/2020Employees: 50
“We decided to relocate to Texas—and specifically to The Woodlands—for many reasons, including the opportunity for our employees to become homeowners – something that was out of reach for many…”
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8VC
Moved to: TexasWhen: 11/10/2020Employees: 200
“Texas IS a model for the country, which is why I’m moving here. It is open, dynamic, business-friendly, and continues to be a land of opportunity for all people.”
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CBRE Group
Moved to: TexasWhen: 10/29/2020Employees: 70,120
“CBRE Group, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, is moving its headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas.”
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Saleen Performance Parts
Moved to: TexasWhen: 10/14/2020Employees: 100
“After a multi-year nationwide search, we are excited to expand our parts manufacturing to Central Texas,” said Saleen Performance Parts President Molly Saleen.”
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Pabst Brewing
Moved to: TexasWhen: 10/7/2020Employees: 440
“San Antonio is filled with opportunity and creativity, it has a great talent pool, high quality of life, and is experiencing a cultural boom that we’d really like to be…”
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Titans of CNC Inc.
Moved to: TexasWhen: 10/2/2020Employees: 340
“Advanced manufacturing company Titans of CNC Inc. is moving its workshop and training academy from California to the Dallas area, the company’s founder said on social media.”
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O. W. Lee
Moved to: TexasWhen: 9/23/2020Employees: 70
“An outdoor furniture maker is planning to move its headquarters and manufacturing operations from California to Texas Hill County.”
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Charles Schwab
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/1/2021Employees: 31,170
“The financial services firm announced a $26 billion merger with TD Ameritrade in October 2020. As part of the merger, the combined company’s headquarters would relocate from San Francisco to…”
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TaskUs Inc.
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/1/2021Employees: 29,910
“In 2021, TaskUs moved the headquarters to New Braunfels and listed the company on the NASDAQ stock market.”
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Alpha Paw
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/1/2021Employees: 25
“The van Meers arrived in Austin from San Francisco, and relocated both Alpha Paw and Victor’s Doggy Cookies from Las Vegas.”
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Maddox Defense
Moved to: TexasWhen: 12/31/2020Employees: 1,000
“Since March 2020, Maddox Defense has been expanding its operations in the Houston area and officially moved its headquarters in December.”
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Dear Media
Moved to: TexasWhen: 12/31/2020Employees: 90
“Dear Media LLC, a podcast company that focuses on female hosts and voices, at the end of 2020 relocated its headquarters to Austin from Los Angeles.”
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Green Dot Corporation
Moved to: TexasWhen: 5/7/2021Employees: 1,440
“I want the best and brightest people we can find to join our team to help us be successful, and you can live anywhere you want,” Henry said. “I’m not…”
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Markaaz
Moved to: TexasWhen: 4/8/2021Employees: 50
“To accommodate our growing organization, we needed to find a city for our corporate headquarters that aligned to our long-term business needs and core values,” Fam said in a written…”
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Harmonate
Moved to: TexasWhen: 3/23/2021Employees: 20
“As Harmonate grows, we are doubling down on best-in-class enterprise technology quality for private capital,” said Harmonate CEO Kevin Walkup. “Austin, Texas meets our need for results-driven technology talent, private…”
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AHV Communities
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/27/2021Employees: 60
“A developer of single-family rental communities across the country has moved its headquarters to the Alamo City.”
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Digital Realty
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/14/2021Employees: 4,690
“Said Digital Realty CEO William Stein, "The central location, affordable cost of living, highly educated workforce and supportive business climate have helped make Texas an epicenter for business activity and…”
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Lion Real Estate Group
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/7/2021Employees: 70
“The decision to relocate our corporate headquarters to Dallas aligns with our strategy of acquiring desirable multifamily assets outside of the urban core, both here in Texas and in other…”
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Amazing Magnets
Moved to: TexasWhen: 1/6/2021Employees: 30
“Our roots are that of a family-owned business with a focus on giving back to the community combined with a passion for continuous learning guided by a unique global strategy…”
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DIQ SEO
Moved to: TexasWhen: 7/2/2021Employees: 10
“In short, it's the people of Texas that we admire and that are showing us a better way to move forward. I can see my family surrounded by the people…”
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Wiley X
Moved to: TexasWhen: 6/29/2021Employees: 120
“Wiley X is committed to piloting smart and sustained growth for many years to come, and a central location like Texas is a prime place to call home for our…”
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Nissei America Inc.
Moved to: TexasWhen: 6/23/2021Employees: 50
“San Antonio presents great advantages for our U.S. headquarters in its accessibility and environment,” said Hozumi Yoda, President of Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd in a press release. “San Antonio’s…”
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F45
Moved to: TexasWhen: 6/21/2021Employees: 4,950
“In a June 21 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), F45 Training revealed its headquarters is now in Austin and indicated it plans to become a public…”
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Sunhaven
Moved to: TexasWhen: 6/17/2021Employees: 1
“L.A. is beautiful, and the weather is fantastic, but it's extremely challenging to run a business there because it's very, very expensive. It's getting tougher and tougher to make it…”
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Flannery Trim
Moved to: TexasWhen: 6/1/2021Employees: 10
“We chose to relocate to Fort Worth because we had outgrown our California location and it was time for something bigger. Of course we chose the biggest state in the…”
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Wedgewood LLC
Moved to: TexasWhen: 5/18/2021Employees: 370
“We think that Dallas has a regulatory environment that's beneficial to our business. It allows us to get things done. It was mainly driven by regulations to multifamily ownership in…”
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Methodology
This list was compiled by Buildremote through primary research, tracking corporate announcements, press releases, SEC filings, and news reports of companies that have relocated their headquarters or significant operations out of California since 2020. We record the company name, destination state, approximate date of move, number of employees affected, and the original source of the announcement.
A company is included when it publicly announces or confirms a headquarters relocation or major operational move out of California. Branch openings and partial relocations are noted as such.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are companies leaving California for Texas?
Companies cite several reasons for relocating from California to Texas, including lower taxes, reduced regulatory burden, lower cost of living for employees, and more business-friendly policies.
How many companies have moved from California to Texas?
Buildremote tracks at least 109 companies that have relocated from California to Texas since 2020. The full list is available in our database.
Where does this data come from?
All data is compiled by Buildremote through primary research — corporate announcements, press releases, news reports, and SEC filings. Each entry includes a source link.
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Companies Featured In This Post
- OriginClear — Texas, 2020
- Airbrake — Texas, 2020
- Blue Box Air — Texas, 2020
- SignEasy — Texas, 2020
- Finical — Texas, 2020
- QuestionPro — Texas, 2020
- Incora — Texas, 2020
- Slync.io — Texas, 2020
- DZS (Dasan Zhone Solutions) — Texas, 2020
- AgencyKPI — Texas, 2020
- The Joe Rogan Experience — Texas, 2020
- KVP International — Texas, 2020
- FileTrail — Texas, 2020
- Sonim Technologies — Texas, 2020
- Oracle — Texas, 2020
- Regroup Mass Notification — Texas, 2020
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) — Texas, 2020
- Optimal Elite Management LLC — Texas, 2020
- SmartDraw Software — Texas, 2020
- 8VC — Texas, 2020
- CBRE Group — Texas, 2020
- Saleen Performance Parts — Texas, 2020
- Pabst Brewing — Texas, 2020
- Titans of CNC Inc. — Texas, 2020
- O. W. Lee — Texas, 2020
- Charles Schwab — Texas, 2021
- TaskUs Inc. — Texas, 2021
- Alpha Paw — Texas, 2021
- Maddox Defense — Texas, 2020
- Dear Media — Texas, 2020
- Green Dot Corporation — Texas, 2021
- Markaaz — Texas, 2021
- Harmonate — Texas, 2021
- AHV Communities — Texas, 2021
- Digital Realty — Texas, 2021
- Lion Real Estate Group — Texas, 2021
- Amazing Magnets — Texas, 2021
- DIQ SEO — Texas, 2021
- Wiley X — Texas, 2021
- Nissei America Inc. — Texas, 2021
- F45 — Texas, 2021
- Sunhaven — Texas, 2021
- Flannery Trim — Texas, 2021
- Wedgewood LLC — Texas, 2021
Last updated: April 22, 2026
